Character Development in OPSS

 

In Orchid Park Secondary, Character Development is delivered via a whole school approach. It is inherent in all aspects of school life (Instructional programmes, RICH, lifeskills and Assembly programmes, CCAs, Experiential Learning via trips, Service Learning/Community Involvement Programmes. It seeks to develop and promote the pupils' total well-being with the help of parents and external agencies. For example, MCYS, Student Ca re Services. FSC, SINDA, Heartware Network etc

 

Our Philosophy : 3 Is : Inspire self. Impact others and Ignite the community.

 

2007 Theme : I am a RESPONSIBLE and GRACIOUS OP Student
2008 Theme : Being R3ICH, Show Kindness
2009 Theme : HArnessing Talents, Impacting Lives

 

In conducting the Character Development programme, the underlying principles are those enshrined in the school's Mission and Creed which seek to imbue pupils with the following values:

 

Showing Respect & Care for fellow beings

Accepting full responsibility (or their actions and behaviours Being cultured young men and women with integrity

Being resourceful individuals with a positive outlook

Making the best use of personal talents

Being innovative and taking pride in producing quality work

Working hard and persevering on to realize their hopes and aspirations for the future

Character Development in Orchid Park is delivered explicitly through the following modes:

 

2 period [40mins] weekly - RICH programme. [RICH focus on: Respectful, Responsible, Resilence, Integrity, Caring, Harmony) [For Sec. 4 & 5, RICH is infused in English Lessons]

1 period [40mins] - Life skills programme

1 period [40mins] - Form Teacher Time (Alternate with Assembly).

 
Lifeskills programme alms to equip pupils with SEL (Social Emotional) competencies via structured experiences like role-ptay, reflections, group discussions etc.:

 

Self Awareness

Self Management (including Sexuality Education)

Social Awareness

Relationship management

Responsible Decision making (including Career Education)